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The future of air traffic management: how can OpenSky transform the airspace?
The world of aviation is changing rapidly. The rollercoaster ride of the past few years, with so many unexpected highs and lows, has profoundly impacted demands on air traffic management (ATM) systems. Air navigation service providers…
New initiatives to support the Global Aeronautical Distress and Safety System
The Global Aeronautical Distress and Safety System (GADSS) concept was developed by ICAO, with the help of worldwide experts and European subject matter experts led by EUROCONTROL, following two high-profile incidents involving airliners…
Strengthening our public health emergency partnership with the WHO
ICAO has an agreement with the World Health Organization (WHO) to support the use of evidence-informed and risk-based approaches to international travel, both in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and other potential public health…
There is still time to register for this important event: We want to help States address critical…
Air passenger demands are expected to recover to pre-pandemic levels on most routes in 2023. Throughout the pandemic and the economic uncertainty that followed, the industry worked together to adapt to the ever-evolving new normal to ensure…
Can the aircraft that can “see” please go first?
I have had the privilege of working at an international airport as an aerodrome air traffic controller. Visibility is a critical aspect of aerodrome control and one can appreciate that the levels of visibility can and do affect the…
Harnessing South America’s potential in a greener future
Sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) are defined as renewable or waste-derived aviation fuels that meet sustainability criteria. ICAO technical analysis shows that SAF has the greatest potential to reduce CO2 emissions from International…